The value of information sharing in a dual-channel closed-loop supply chain

This paper considers a dual-channel closed-loop supply chain consisting of manufacturer, retailer and collector in which the possesses private demand information determines whether to share his with other members. Specifically, we develop four sharing models, namely no (Model C–R), manufacturer C–R–M), revealing C–R–C), disclosing both C–R–T). We adopt Stackelberg game acquire equilibrium strategies examine value on members’ decisions. find that, members will set largest wholesale price, retail prices direct indirect channels when only shares highest return rate can be obtained case collector. also is profitable collector, while detrimental retailer. The reach profits Model C–R–T, C–R–C C–R–M, respectively.